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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Madison by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    5h 38m
    $33–65

  2. Drive  120.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Geneva to Madisoncar car 120.3 mi
    2h 8m
    $22–32

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    6h 24m
    $49–100

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    5h 10m
    $54–374

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    6h 9m
    $27–56

  6. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    6h 11m
    $33–55

Geneva to Madison by train and bus

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Geneva, IL, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from State St & 3rd St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility in around 6h 9m.

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